Many people have made plans how to spend their federal tax refund, rather to save it, take a vacation, pay bills, or have money in hand but their refund hasn't arrived .

There is an  IRS toll free number which is 1-800-829-1954 or phone number 1-800-829-4477 24 hours a day,7 days a week  for automated refund information for tax payers who have no internet access , but if you have internet access just go on line to check the status of your refund within 72 hours after IRS has given you notification receipt of your e-file  return.

You may need to give additional information which is on your copy of your return that you filed, such as individual tax payers identification number or social security number, filing status, and the exact dollar amount of your return.

If you use the mail in paper forms, it may take up to 3 to 6 weeks to get your refund but the return information may be available by calling the IRS toll free numbers by using your social security number or tax identification ,filing status , an exact amount of your return.